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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
seized the leaders of one of the city's major drug rings
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
seized the escaping balloon just before it got out of reach
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as in confiscated
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
Richard III seized the English throne from his brother Edward in 1483
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Recent Examples of seized
The Justice Department seized 41 internet domains and coordinated the takedowns with tech giant Microsoft, which seized an additional 66 unique domains operated by the same group.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Hamas continues to hold dozens of hostages seized on October 7th and has not released the bodies of 39 more who are believed to have died in captivity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
The Justice Department seized 41 of the web domains, according to the FBI affidavit, and also granted Microsoft control of 66 additional domains the company said were part of the same operation.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Russia seized 20% of Georgian land in a five-day war.
—Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Banks, who is married to Wright, also had his phones seized as part of a separate investigation into Adams.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who had her phones seized by federal investigators in September, is expected to resign, according to a source familiar with the plan.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Critics seized on Mayorkas’ statements to reporters yesterday on Air Force One, saying the Department of Homeland Security spent $600 million on shelters and services for migrants.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, the culture ministers of France and Madagascar announced a joint effort to begin the process of repatriating human remains seized while the African nation was under French colonial rule.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Hamas continues to hold dozens of hostages seized on October 7th and has not released the bodies of 39 more who are believed to have died in captivity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
The Justice Department seized 41 of the web domains, according to the FBI affidavit, and also granted Microsoft control of 66 additional domains the company said were part of the same operation.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Russia seized 20% of Georgian land in a five-day war.
—Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Banks, who is married to Wright, also had his phones seized as part of a separate investigation into Adams.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who had her phones seized by federal investigators in September, is expected to resign, according to a source familiar with the plan.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Critics seized on Mayorkas’ statements to reporters yesterday on Air Force One, saying the Department of Homeland Security spent $600 million on shelters and services for migrants.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, the culture ministers of France and Madagascar announced a joint effort to begin the process of repatriating human remains seized while the African nation was under French colonial rule.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seized
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The rush to portray events before the full scope is understood can create long-term consequences, not just for producers but for the entire ecosystem of buyers, retailers, and importers.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Strangely enough, this makes the film universal and able to be understood by people all over the world.Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smith was arrested in May 2020 and was being held on $1 million bail.City News Service, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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According to police, officers responded to the Safeway in the 3100 block of Balfour Road and immediately arrested two of the juveniles.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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And then Sol turned to me and grabbed my hand.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The bulk of bitcoin owned by the United States was confiscated from illicit actors.Sam Lyman, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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However, the best option is to avoid having the item confiscated in the first place.Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Ahead of the election, polls showed increasing support among Latinos for tougher border enforcement following rising numbers of immigrants arriving at the border or apprehended.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But You star’s tip, local police then apprehended the suspect and arrested them for burglary.Jack Smart, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Alexander-Walker caught the pass, pumped, took a side dribble and fired.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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The incident captured by the surveillance camera shows Molaei without a hijab.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Millard captured dummy’s king and led the jack, forcing South’s queen.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Seized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seized. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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